During a guided tour, you will discover how the brewery works, from mashing to bottling. You will see the impressive brewing kettles, smell the aroma of hops and learn
Anyone visiting Texel really shouldn't skip a trip to the Texelse Bierbrouwerij in Oudeschild. Since 1999, beers have been brewed here that embody the true island feeling. Using pure Texel dune water, local barley and a healthy dose of craftsmanship, iconic beers like Skuumkoppe, Stormbock, Springtij and Texels Tripel are created. Every beer breathes Texel: robust, quirky and full of character, just like the island itself.
The brewery has grown from an artisan site to a household name far beyond the Wadden Sea, but the Texel mentality has always remained the same. Here, beer is still brewed by hand, tasted and adjusted by brewers who know their beer inside out.
Want to truly take a look behind the scenes? Then book De Texels Beleving: a guided tour where you will hear how the beer is brewed, see the impressive brewing kettles up close, take in the scent of malt and hops and discover the history of beer on Texel. An experience that stimulates all your senses and is perfect to combine with a day at the beach or a cycling trip.
Conclude your visit with a tasting in the atmospheric tasting room, where you can sample the rich flavours that have made the brewery famous – from fresh and blond to bold and dark – under expert guidance. On sunny days, take a seat on the buzzing outdoor terrace, right between the hop vines.
And if you can't decide? Take a nice gift pack home with you, so the Texel holiday spirit continues to echo in your glass for a while longer.
Seeing the Wadden Sea from a powerboat is what makes De Bruuzer stand out to us: an outing with some speed. The boat reaches speeds of up to 75 kilometres per hour and carries up to twelve passengers. A skipper leads the trip, with life jackets, rain overalls and suspension seats provided on board. Seals are sometimes spotted, though sightings are not guaranteed. Alongside outings for families, friends and groups, the boat is also described as a water taxi between Texel and Den Helder. Larger groups can be accommodated through combinations with other boats.
Seeing where your shrimp come from is what we like about this trip: onto the Wadden Sea from Oudeschild aboard a traditional trawler. Once out on the Wadden Sea, the fishers demonstrate how they cast and haul in their nets. Crabs, fish and starfish may appear in the catch alongside the shrimp. The shrimp are cooked on board in seawater, after which you can peel and taste them yourself. The trip combines explanations of fishing methods with stories from the crew and views across the Wadden Sea, for adults and children.
Finding inspiration for indoors and outdoors is what appeals to us about Texels Wonen, in Oudeschild’s former ice factory on Schilderweg. It covers around 1,200 square metres, divided between a homeware hall, plant department and outdoor area. Inside, the selection includes cushions, lighting, candleholders and wall decorations. Outside are pots, statues, fire baskets, flowering plants and perennials for gardens, terraces or balconies. The shop brings indoor accessories and outdoor plants and objects together at one location in the former factory.
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